Diphthongs in portuguese:

In Portuguese, diphthongs are combinations of two vowels within the same

syllable, producing a single sound. Portuguese has both oral and nasal diphthongs.
Here are some examples:

It's important to note that the nasal diphthongs involve a nasal sound, which is
indicated by the tilde (~) over the vowel.

(The letter you sent me

I opened it very gently;
It carried your heart,
Fell inside my chest.)

The oral vowels and oral diphthongs are sounds produced when the air passes only
through the mouth. For example: a, u, ai, eu.
The nasal vowels and nasal diphthongs are sounds produced when the air passes
simultaneously through both the mouth and the nose. For example: ã, ão, õe.

Exercises:
1. Identify the Diphthong:
1. Praia
2. Alegria
3. Céu
4. Feira
5. Ruim
6. Noite
7. Janela
8. Boa
9. Poeta
10. Seu
2. Diphthong Sorting:
Sort the following words into two categories: those with diphthongs and those
without.
11. Amigo
12. Cidade
13. Reunião
14. Saúde
15. Triste
16. Poesia
17. Porta
18. Sol
19. Flor
20. Mesa